Panera Bread #3341
Last inspected: Jul 29, 2025
70
Score
Panera Bread #3341 appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 29, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Restaurants in Clearwater average 79, so Panera Bread #3341 trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Was 0 ppm ran 3x now 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near dishwasher fixed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
70
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table next to deli cooler Holds egg and sausage. cooked egg (125F - Hot Holding) Employee put on grill cooked egg (169F - Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Hand of spoon touching pickle at front line. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
82
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Wiping cloth sink and surface cleaner compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Was 585 ppm Management replaced all buckets to now 700ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
95
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - vents soiled with accumulated with mold-like substance back of house. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front deli cooler salad crumble blue cheese temp 50 F cold holding at 9:20am moved to walk in freezer Boiled eggs temp at 9:28am 54F moved to walk in freezer Cut leafy greens temp 50 F cold holding at 9:30 am moved to walk in freezer lettuce holder right side of salad deli cooler Cut tomatoes 50 cold holding Feta 52 cold holding Cut leafy greens 51 cold holding Hummus 50 cold holding Sliced cheese 50 cold holding Mozzarella cheese 50 cold holding All temp at 9:47am deli reach in cooler- opposite side of deli cooler Retemp at 11:00 all still at 49-50 Moved all tcs products to walk in freezer **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - vents soiled with accumulated with mold-like substance back of house. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. large plastic pan above dish machine wet nesting. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop used for cut leafy greens not handle in food. **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. **Warning**
32-23-4
58
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler of front line across steam table: shredded chicken 45 degrees Sliding drawer reach-in cooler of front line: cut lettuce 46 degrees F. Operator moved to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute drive through window
22-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 out of 6 food handlers.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Unwashed. Strawberries over ready-to-eat onions in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
64
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -some expired in 2021 and in July 2022 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -exterior of dish machine has accumulation of dust **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting board at front counter -wooden cutting board at icing station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -bowls on dish drying rack next to dish washing machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -plastic containers above three compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. -bread on green rack adjacent of hand sink in back prep area not covered **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -seasoning containers at front counter -squeeze bottles at front counter **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panera Bread #3341 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread #3341 on file is from Jul 29, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panera Bread #3341?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread #3341.
How does Panera Bread #3341 compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Panera Bread #3341 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Panera Bread #3341's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panera Bread #3341 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Panera Bread #3341 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Panera Bread #3341 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread #3341 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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